Comedian Jim Gaffigan apologizes to Trump supporters for misunderstanding their intentions: "I will never be able to make amends"

Jim Gaffigan has expressed regret that President-elect Donald Trump's supporters took his criticism personally in his previous anti-Trump social media posts from 2020.

Gaffigan, who portrayed former Democratic vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., on "Saturday Night Live," spoke about his negative emotions regarding the old tweets in a recent interview with "The Daily Beast."

The comedian expressed regret that people believed they were being criticized for supporting Trump, which was not their intention. They also regretted how someone's response made them feel like they couldn't follow them anymore, and they responded with an expletive.

In 2020, Gaffigan criticized Trump on Twitter, accusing him of being a traitor and a con man who doesn't care about his supporters. He also claimed that Trump is a liar and a criminal, and that deep down, his supporters know it.

In another, he criticized Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, stating, "Trump's actions have resulted in unnecessary deaths. Despite his promises about space exploration, we can't go to the movies safely. It's time to wake up."

Gaffigan, four years later, expressed regret about how some individuals perceived his posts, but maintained that he stood by his decision to share them.

"He said, "It's strange because I believe authenticity is crucial, not just for comedians, but also for parents. Although I don't regret my actions, I recognize that there are devoted Trump supporters who may have enjoyed my humor, but because of their strong feelings, they may never forgive me.""

Being a comedian often involves alienating people, as acknowledged by Gaffigan.

"While performing stand-up for an extended period, I've observed that you will both lose and gain followers. Some people will appreciate your humor, while others may not understand your perspective."

He replied, "Although I can't quantify it, there were certainly comments on social media about my posts. My son, who is quite amusing, even commented on one of them, saying, 'I liked him until he went on his Trump rant.'"

The comedian who performed at the recent Al Smith Dinner in New York City was asked by the outlet how he felt about the criticism he received for his jokes about President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

He commented on being criticized by liberals for trivializing Trump in his usual performance.

"I was normalizing a fascist, right? I knew I would receive criticism from both sides. I'm not a roast comedian; I love politics but simply don't discuss it," he stated.

"I was aware that making jokes about either side would result in backlash, but I believed it was worth the risk."